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GJ57 SVN

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,709 mi
Last recorded121,709 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 SVN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 121,709 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf & osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr & osr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(front lower inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 121,709 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf & osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr & osr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(front lower inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 121,147 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 121,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 119,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 119,205 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 119,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 111,521 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 106,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,750 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 101,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,842 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on both edges

offside number plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2014 87,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 87,317 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,003 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 77,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,853 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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GJ57 SVN is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ57 SVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ57 SVN registered?

GJ57 SVN is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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